OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in West Brookfield, and Ware, Massachusetts

Serving West Brookfield and Ware

Garrett J. Laurence

Garrett J. Laurence

May 12, 2022

Warren - Garrett J. Laurence, 20, of Warren died on Thursday, May 12, 2022 in Sturbridge following an accident. He leaves his parents, Jennifer L. Laurence-Russo of Warren and her husband Tim Russo, and Valerie A. Laurence of Kentucky; his brothers Benjamin Laurence of Worcester, Sgt. Nathan Russo stationed at MCAS Miramar in California, Alexander Russo and Joshua Russo both...

Wilma J. Lincoln

Wilma J. Lincoln

May 11, 2022

Brookfield - Wilma J. (Guertin) Lincoln, 84, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She leaves three sons, Russell Lincoln of Wyoming, David Lincoln of Brookfield and Daniel Lincoln of Magnolia, OH; her daughter, Darlene Ernst of Webster; a brother, Rodney Lechert of Webster; two sisters, Joyce Barrows of Grosvernor Dale, CT and...

Dolores M. Richard

Dolores M. Richard

May 9, 2022

West Brookfield/Ware - Dolores M. (Bouley) Richard, 98, died on Monday, May 9, 2022 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. She leaves her grandchildren, Cherylee D. Hagge (Brian Hagge) of Southport, NC, Jennifer E. Schimmel of Enfield, CT, Steven Richard (Amy Richard) of Brookfield, MA, Diane Cantwell of Brookfield, MA, Elaine Harnois and Bobbi Jo Shays. Doris also leaves...

Annette M. Marchiony

Annette M. Marchiony

May 8, 2022

Ware - Annette M. (Boulanger) Marchiony, 85, of Ware, died on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. She leaves her sons, Alan D. Marchiony and his wife Marian of Hardwick, and  Gary J. Marchiony of Ware. She also leaves her two grandchildren, Jeffery and Melinda, as well as a great-grandson, Brendan.  She was predeceased by...

Raymond D. Banville

Raymond D. Banville

May 4, 2022

West Brookfield - Raymond D. Banville (Moe) 90, of West Brookfield and formerly of Chicopee passed away unexpectedly into eternal life on May 4, 2022. A Korean War veteran, he worked for Hamilton Standard after the war in the experimental department where he found his love for welding.  Retired from Jahn Foundry Corp., Ray had many business ventures in Chicopee...

William R. King

William R. King

May 1, 2022

West Brookfield - William R. King, 85, of West Brookfield died on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. He leaves his sister, Pearl M. Witt of Barre; his sister- in-law, Nancy Ciccia of Harwich as well as his nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara (Dembski) King in 2019.  He was born...

Beverly J. Sawyer

Beverly J. Sawyer

Apr 29, 2022

Warren - Beverly J. (Wasser) Sawyer, 88, of Warren died on Friday, April 29, 2022 at Baystate Wing Hospital. She leaves her grandson, Cody Anderson of Providence, RI; her four adopted daughters, Helen Hawley, Carol Sawyer, Mary Bowe and Sarah Randall, her sister LaWanna (Wasser) Hajek as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Winnifred...

Roy J. Couture, Jr.

Roy J. Couture, Jr.

Apr 29, 2022

Brookfield - Roy J. Couture, Jr., 85, of Brookfield, died on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge. He leaves his wife of 65 years, Ursula C. (MacCormack) Couture of Brookfield, two sons, Thomas R. Couture (wife Pam) of Osterville and John M. Couture (wife Donna) of East Brookfield; one daughter, Barbara Couture of Los Angeles, CA,...

Katherine S. Schaaf

Katherine S. Schaaf

Apr 26, 2022

West Brookfield - Katherine S. (Stebbins) Schaaf, 89, of West Brookfield died on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at her home. She leaves her three sons, Jeffrey Schaaf and his wife Patricia of Wheelwright,  Douglas Schaaf and his partner Deanne Tarchini of East Brunswick, NJ, and Thomas Schaaf and his wife Dorena of Agawam; her beloved grandson, Frederick Schaaf of Wheelwright;...

Daniel R. Dally

Daniel R. Dally

Apr 24, 2022

Brookfield - Daniel R. Dally, 72, of Brookfield, and formerly of West Warren, died on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. He leaves his wife of 40 years, Victoria M. Chisholm-Dally; his son, Daniel R. Dally, Jr. of New Jersey; two daughters, Rebecca Taylor of Webster, and Donna Bowcock of North Carolina, as well as...

Beryl S. Bouchard

Beryl S. Bouchard

Apr 23, 2022

North Brookfield/Ft. Myers, FL- Beryl S. Bouchard, 91, of Shell Point, Ft. Myers, FL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the Shell Point Larsen Skilled Nursing Center. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 62 years, Leo Bouchard, in 2017. Beryl cherished her family and felt very blessed to have been able to adopt her children...

Elvira M. Siana

Elvira M. Siana

Apr 19, 2022

West Brookfield - Elvira M. (Gagliardi) Siana, 88, of West Brookfield, died on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 surrounded by her loving children. Elvira was born in Stafford Springs, CT on January 9, 1934 to Louis and Delia (McCarville) Gagliardi.  She was the youngest of seven siblings.  Elvira proudly grew up on a farm in Brimfield before moving to Long Hill...

Craig O Robbins

Craig O Robbins

Apr 16, 2022

Ware - Craig Oke Robbins, 60, of Ware, tragically lost his life on Saturday, April 16, 2022 after many years of living in pain and struggling with addiction. Craig was born on March 23, 1962 to Bernard and Janet Robbins and lived most of his life in Ware.  He was a wild child with a heart of gold and was...

Ann P. Ares

Ann P. Ares

Apr 14, 2022

West Brookfield - Ann P. (Hogan) Ares, 97, of Paxton, died on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. She leaves three daughters, Geraldine L. Cummings of Suffield, CT, Christine Devlin of NC, and Madeline Canavan of CT; her son, Leonard Ares, seven grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.  She also leaves her sister, Julia Hogan of Springfield. ...

Lawrence A. Corder, Sr.

Lawrence A. Corder, Sr.

Apr 11, 2022

Spencer - Lawrence A. Corder, 78, of Spencer and a former long-time resident of West Brookfield, died on Monday, April 11, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester following a brief illness. He leaves his children, Lawrence A. Corder, Jr. and his wife Michelle of Warren, Eileen M. Corder-Wood and her husband James of East Brookfield, Timothy B. Corder of...

Ethel D. Ambach

Ethel D. Ambach

Apr 8, 2022

West Brookfield - Ethel D. (Orell) Ambach, 86, of West Brookfield was called to heaven on April 8th, 2022 after a brief illness. A beloved and devoted mother and wife, she leaves behind her daughters, Sheree Jolicoeur and her husband Rene of Wilmington, NC., Nancy Hunt and her husband Damien of Varnville, SC. and Karen Ambach of Falmouth. She leaves...

Thomas Joseph Allis

Thomas Joseph Allis

Apr 7, 2022

Ware - Thomas Joseph Allis, 72, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022 peacefully at his home in Ware, after a battle with cancer. Tommy was born on June 30, 1949 in Ludlow to the late Kenneth Allis and Cecelia (Lesniak) Allis.  He was the youngest of three children; Robert Allis (who preceded his death) and Nancy (Allis) Foster. Tommy...

Christopher T. Power

Christopher T. Power

Apr 1, 2022

Ware - Christopher T. Power, 54, of Ware died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, April 1, 2022. He leaves his amazing children, Matthew Power and Meghan Power; his sister, Jodie Tsekrekas, his brother-in-law, George Tsekrekas and his nephews Maxwell and Thomas of Londonderry, NH. Chris was predeceased by his mother, Patricia A. Power in 2020, and father Willard D...

David R. Fox

David R. Fox

Mar 28, 2022

Ware - David R. Fox, 72, of Ware died suddenly on Monday, March 28, 2022 at his home. He leaves his children, David Fox, Jr. and his wife Jennifer, Timothy Fox and his wife Lori and Shelly Fox-Tangredi and her husband Michael; his grandchildren, Courtney, Ryan, Nichole, Brandon, Caitlyn, Tristan and Braeden; his great-grandchildren, Zi and Laylah; his brothers, Harland...

Douglas A. Martell

Douglas A. Martell

Mar 25, 2022

Ware - Douglas Allen Martell of Ware, and formally West Brookfield and Brookfield, died on Friday, March 25, 2022. He leaves his wife of 16 years, Betty "Babs" (Borger) Martell; his children, Peter Martell of Brookfield, Denette Schlager of Brentwood NH, David Martell and wife Erin of Brookfield, and Kerry Miner and husband Justin of North Brookfield, along with his...